1) Today let's set off by reviewing the seven basic hero qualities that have been exemplified by the hero's outlined in T.A. Barron's - Hero's Trail
courage - bravery in tough times
faith - personal, spiritual beliefs that cause people to do great things
perseverance - the ability to keep on trying
hope - the force that keeps someone going, knowing that the future can be better
humor - someone who looks on the bright side even when times are tough
adapatability - a driving force to make changes for the better
moral direction - knowing the right from wrong and choosing RIGHT even though it might not be popular
2) Choose a reliable person who meets T.A. Barron's and your class hero definition from this hero directory.
"A hero is someone who, when faced with a touch challenge, reaches down inside and finds the courage, strength, and wisdom to triumph." 3) SUMMARIZE your article using our graphic organizer to focus your reading and then read with purpose to determine the four main ideas...determining importance. 4) Title your google doc - firstnamelastinital - Name of your HERO 5) Complete your 6-8 sentence summary threading together your four main ideas beneath a strong topic sentence.
6) Write a well-developed personal response to the article that you read. Please feel free to collaborate with your peers in the editing and revising stage.
7) Provide the link to your hero article at the bottom of your document - copy and paste as a new post onto your Google Group by tonight at 6:00pm.
8) Then feel free to reply to as many of your fellow writers as you would like over the long weekend!
"A hero is someone who, when faced with a touch challenge, reaches down inside and finds the courage, strength, and wisdom to triumph."
3) SUMMARIZE your article using our graphic organizer to focus your reading and then read with purpose to determine the four main ideas...determining importance.
4) Title your google doc - firstnamelastinital - Name of your HERO
5) Complete your 6-8 sentence summary threading together your four main ideas beneath a strong topic sentence.
6) Write a well-developed personal response to the article that you read. Please feel free to collaborate with your peers in the editing and revising stage.
7) Provide the link to your hero article at the bottom of your document - copy and paste as a new post onto your Google Group by tonight at 6:00pm.
8) Then feel free to reply to as many of your fellow writers as you would like over the long weekend!
P.S. ENJOY your RSS feed this weekend!!!